Kathryn Erskine's guest appearances

Kathryn Erskine

Meet the Author 

National Book Festival 2013 Webcasts

Connections: A Podcast of the James L. Hamner Public Library

The Book Nook

The Writer's Story

Brian Floca

Fred Bowen

Brad Meltzer

Ayana Mathis

Eoin Colfer

Robert Frost

John Keats

Christina Rossetti

Paul Laurence Dunbar

John Grisham

Daniel Pink

Jeff Chu

Matthew Quick

Lynda Barry

Joyce Carol Oates

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Kathryn Erskine - Mockingbird

The library participates in The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Read Local program. In November 2018, Karin Anderson and Kathryn Erskine spoke at the library. This episode is a recording of that event. Karin Anderson is a photographer and Kathryn Erskine is an author. For ease of reference, in this recording, they are both referred to as "authors."Feedback: circulation@hamnerlibrary.orgBooks Mentioned:Impact! Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World by Elizabeth Rusch, Photographs by Karin AndersonThe Incredible Magic of Being by Kathryn ErskineMockingbird by Kathryn ErskineOther Resources:Read Local

The library participates in <a href="https://www.scbwi.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators</a> Read Local program. In November 2018, Karin Anderson and Kathryn Erskine spoke at the library. This episode is a recording of that event. Karin Anderson is a photographer and Kathryn Erskine is an author. For ease of reference, in this recording, they are both referred to as "authors."Feedback: <a href="mailto:circulation@hamnerlibrary.org">circulation@hamnerlibrary.org</a> Books Mentioned:<ul><li>Impact! Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World by Elizabeth Rusch, Photographs by Karin Anderson</li><li>The Incredible Magic of Being by Kathryn Erskine</li><li>Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine</li></ul>Other Resources:<ul><li><a href="https://mddewv.scbwi.org/read-local-challenge-2018-19-authors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read Local</a></li></ul>

Read Local: Karin Anderson and Kathryn Erskine

Kathryn Erskine’s characters, many of whom live with learning disabilities, resonate with readers because there is an authentic telling of families, schools, bullies, and learning challenges. Kathryn Erskine discusses her writing process and her unique approach to dealing with writer's block.  Student reporters from Robinson Secondary School go behind the scenes to highlight how the novel, Mockingbird, was transformed into a play by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In addition students provide "their take" on the novel.  Erskine thanks educators for teaching students “to think critically and deeply, and think for themselves.”

Kathryn Erskine’s characters, many of whom live with learning disabilities, resonate with readers because there is an authentic telling of families, schools, bullies, and learning challenges. Kathryn Erskine discusses her writing process and her unique approach to dealing with writer's block. Student reporters from Robinson Secondary School go behind the scenes to highlight how the novel, Mockingbird, was transformed into a play by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In addition students provide "their take" on the novel. Erskine thanks educators for teaching students “to think critically and deeply, and think for themselves.”

Meet the Author - Kathryn Erskine

Kathryn Erskine appears at the 2013 Library of Congress National Book Festival. Speaker Biography: National Book Award winner (2010, for "Mockingbird") Kathryn Erskine was born in the Netherlands and has lived in South Africa, Israel, Canada and Scotland. She currently lives in Virginia. She worked for a lawyer for many years but eventually decided to pursue her first love, writing. "Mockingbird" was about a girl with Asperger's. Her brother, whom she relies on to interpret her world, is murdered. In "Seeing Red," Erskine tackles the topic of race relations in the American South.For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6100

Kathryn Erskine appears at the 2013 Library of Congress National Book Festival. Speaker Biography: National Book Award winner (2010, for "Mockingbird") Kathryn Erskine was born in the Netherlands and has lived in South Africa, Israel, Canada and Scotland. She currently lives in Virginia. She worked for a lawyer for many years but eventually decided to pursue her first love, writing. "Mockingbird" was about a girl with Asperger's. Her brother, whom she relies on to interpret her world, is murdered. In "Seeing Red," Erskine tackles the topic of race relations in the American South. For captions, transcript, and more information visit <a href="http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6100</a>

Kathryn Erskine: 2013 National Book Festival